I first saw Michel Hanse’s exquisite miniatures at an artifacts’ open market on a rainy day in Brussels last August. What is special about Hanse, is that he genuinely represents a whole micro-world in his works. His human miniatures are not just individual works of art one each; they all make part of a much bigger picture, an ongoing action…
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Marifo Bags and Accessories present “Amour”, the A/W 2011 collection, this weekend in Hilton Park Nicosia. This time, romantic and all-time-classic aplique roses are the main feature on Marifo bags. If not, look for your characteristic metallic Marifo butterfly on every creation. You’ll fall in “Amour” with them. Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th November, 11.00-20.00, Hilton Park Nicosia. For more…
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Greek handmade accessories brand “Strigles” is inspired by household duties for Autumn/Winter 2011-12. The collection is called “Housewives in action” and used cutleries, sewing, cooking and pastry charms to decorate a cute range of shoes and accessories. My first pick from the collection was this marvellous necklace with cookies and lollipops. CARPE DIEM Studio Gallery ΤRIKOUPI 102, NICOSIA, tel. 00357-22374842 OR…
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Fani Valassi shows her work on hand-painted shoes as part of the “Summer Creative” exhibition in Chili Art Gallery, Demophontos 13-15, Thission, Athens, tel. 0030-2107292564 – 0030-6936755550. During the exhibition, you can buy from a selection of hand-painted shoes and other marvellous pieces of applied art by a selection of artists, accompanied by certificates of authenticity and in special prices valid…
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The royal wedding mania that conquered the media as well as the fashion industry in the last few days found its cutest face ever in these playful cuffs by Eleni Tsap. What do you think? Pink cuff: “One day I’ll quit everything and become a Princess!” Green cuff: “I’ve had enough with Princes – I’m gonna go find a frog!”…
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